A Henry or a Hoover (or another vacuum cleaner)?

[FoxesOnSocks]

I had a Miele, which seems to be unwell (weird noise, smells way too much like it's about to set on fire).

I'd get another Miele (it's our fault it's dying as somebody the husband used it to clear up chunks of plaster) but they are €€€ (and I'd like one that is useful for pet hair) and none on sale at the moment and I want to spend under €200 (in Ireland).

Always heard good things about Henry and Henrietta (not sure about the pet hair side of things) like the idea of the long lead thingie.

But I've also come across a Hoover: www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/4759065/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CKitchen%2Band%2Blaundry%7C14418476/c_2/3%7C19805487%7CVacuum%2Bcleaners%7C14418639/c_3/4%7Ccat_14418639%7CCylinder%2Bvacuum%2Bcleaners%2Bwith%2Bbags%7C14418644.htm I know nothing about Hoovers (bar the fact the scoundrel husband refers to all vacuums as hoovers (least he'd be correct eh!?)

Any way any suggestions? I open myself to the MN expert panel for advice on my next vacuum; I have a mixture of flooring - carpet, tiles, and wood laminate, plus a somehow very hairy short haired cat

[Clairerandallfraserthe1st]

I love my hetty but after a cordless dyson to just nip around the house with as the hetty is so heavy. However she has lasted us so long and really been put to the test.

[StrawberryLeaf]

I hated the Henry Hoover, hated the way it got stuck round doors, toppled over all the time, weighed a tonne and I didn't think the suction was great. I'm back to Dyson.

[FoxesOnSocks]

Got a Henry (from DID).

We appear to be hard on vacuums in the house so it's hardiness appeals!! I'll check out that airo brush head though. I've gone through the house and was very pleased with the result (ignoring the dead mouse found under the couch - thank you Hairy Cat) it's mostly the couch (top of it) that gets furry and the brush attachment that you slide on the the other attachment head (that I can't recall the name of) worked well.

[Maraki]

Hetty for 10 years. Really good suction, long cord, never broken down, never smells. It's a bit heavy, but we just wheel it behind us while we hoover. Really happy with it.

[hollyisalovelyname]

PowerCity / DID will probably price match. I just like buying from Irish companies if possible.
I have no involvement with any of them whatsoever.
On other vacuum threads the Henry didn't get great reviews.

[SuckingEggs]

Look! Miele at a v good price
www.currys.ie/mobile/category/cylinder-vacuum-cleaners/396.0.1?

[SpecialStains]

I have a Henry. They are solidly built - never had a problem in 6 years of owning one, but it's really heavy to get up and down stairs and not great for pet hair.

[FoxesOnSocks]

Miele Cat and Dog is 260 in power city. My very top amount can be 200, but I'd prefer around the 100, 150. For 200 I want one that works itself.

This was my second Miele, I also killed off the last one too. I am a murderer of vacuums.

[IreallyKNOWiamright]

I love my vax hoover you can take of the middle and shake all the dust and crap into your main bin outside. It has different attachments and quite easy to move around.

[Scottishthreeberry16]

Good things about Henry:

Lasts forever
Long cord
Good suction

Bad things:
Has a habit of toppling over
Face is a bit weird after a while

I like bag vacuum cleaners. I put lavender oil on the filters sometimes which counters any bad smells.

[MrsNuckyThompson]

Henry. Dysons are completely overrated.

[lastnightiwenttomanderley]

PS. Have you spoken to miele? Their entire business model.is based around products that last and are fixable. Are you sure it's terminal?

[lastnightiwenttomanderley]

Ah, I saw the title and cane on here to say 'don't get either, get a miele cat & dog instead'.

Then I read the op...

Is a miele totally out of the question?

[hollyisalovelyname]

Did you try Power City for the Miele Cat and Dog?
They are good on price and an Irish company.

[sonlypuppyfat]

Please I beg you don't get a Henry he is beyond shit and back breaking, I bought a vax and couldn't believe how much it picked up after Henry

[Mishaps]

Get a Roomba - brilliant!

[Stevefromstevenage]

Henry.

[Doje]

I love my Henry. I had one given to me, so had no idea how old it was, and it lasted 10 years with me. Recently gave up the ghost and so I bought another one. Easiest decision ever.

[KittyLacey]

Henry and Hetty both give off an unpleasant smell when being used.

[rabbit123]

TofuCat, that's why I suggested the Henry Xtra. The normal tool is very difficult to use on carpets, the Xtra comes with the airo brush and the hard floor brush.

[TofuCat]

If you get a Henry you must get the airo brush if you have pet hair. I've got a hetty and it was rubbish with the normal attachment but amazing with the airo brush. I have a long haired cat that moults loads.

[BlondiBleach]

Another Henry fan. Recommend you buy the Red Airo Power HiPro Brush carpet attachment. Without it, the suction on carpet can make it tricky to pull along.

[CremeEggThief]

I have a Hetty. She's amazing on hard floors and good on carpets, but rather heavy .

[Shannoncan]

I agree with the above poster I've had a Henry for the past 5 years and it's never failed me.

[Robinkitty]

Henry. I used to work in a hotel and they used Henry's. I was told they use them in Windsor castle!
We've had 2 Henry's in 10 years. Heavy usage and still going strong.